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Jasper Jones By Craig Silvey: Text Analysis

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The literary text often reflects the attitudes, beliefs, and values of their author and the society during that time. “Jasper Jones” written by Craig Silvey is a novel which shows the racial discrimination in 1965 during the period of Vietnam War. The text revolves around Charlie Bucktin, a thirteen-year-old kid who learns about Laura Wishart's death when Jasper Jones who has a bad reputation in Corrigan invites Charlie to come with him one night. Over the course of the novel, Charlie struggles with several fears and insecurities as he matures considerably while investigating for Laura’s death. Through the chapters, he realizes how the town of Corrigan escapes the truth and crimes that were all accused to Jasper. Narrative conventions and language
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